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Dodge Durango Owner's Manual

2009
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  • Page 1 2009 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....7 Rollover Warning .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    INTRODUCTION 5 million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
  • Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 9: Warnings And Cautions

    INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Sentry Key ......15 Ignition Key Removal .
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ....20 Windows ......33 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate .
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Rear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Child Restraint ..... . . 62 Point Belt —...

  • Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the Automatic Transmission key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized the LOCK position and remove the key.
  • Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 key to the right slightly, then remove the key as de- scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable.

  • Page 16: Locking Doors With The Key

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel CAUTION! To manually lock the steering wheel, with the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside down, turn off An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always the engine and remove the key.

  • Page 17: Sentry Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 is out. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also key is in the ON position and the brake pedal is considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the depressed.

  • Page 18: Replacement Keys

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Replacement Keys The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compat- NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot problems and loss of security protection.

  • Page 19: Customer Key Programming

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 procedure. This procedure consists of programming a 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within that has never been programmed.

  • Page 20: General Information

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you This device must accept any interference that may be do not have a programmed Sentry Key , contact your received, including interference that may cause undes- authorized dealer for details.

  • Page 21: To Disarm The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. The Vehicle Security down. After six unsuccessful attempts at starting the Light in the instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for engine, the Vehicle Security Alarm will shut down until about 15 seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set.

  • Page 22: Illuminated Entry

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ILLUMINATED ENTRY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the doors are unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the last door is closed, or until all doors are closed and either the ignition is turned to the ON position or a RKE...

  • Page 23: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 For the power liftgate feature (if equipped), refer to the button is pressed on the RKE transmitter, the illuminated “Power Liftgate” in section 2. entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash twice. Your vehicle’s RKE transmitter may have three, four, The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors or five buttons (shown), depending on the optional...

  • Page 24: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Release both buttons at the same time. Horn Chirp Programming The horn chirp feature will be activated when shipped 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by from the assembly plants. If desired, this feature can be pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKE trans- disabled by following these procedures: mitter.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over- head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information 5. Test the horn chirp feature while outside of the vehicle Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3. by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and the key For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the...

  • Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- will function normally. PANIC mode will not disarm the ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the security alarm system on vehicles so equipped. security alarm.

  • Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of the facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the batteries is five years. RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal.

  • Page 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin How to Use Remote Start oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a All of the following conditions must be met before the battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Enter Remote Start Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: Press and release the REMOTE START button The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- onds.

  • Page 30: Door Locks

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle WARNING! Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock For personal security and safety in the event of an the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as equipped).

  • Page 31: Power Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Power Door Locks locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- A power door lock switch is on each front door trim tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key panel.
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC: 8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was canceled before the feature could be disabled. If neces- 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. sary, repeat the above procedure.

  • Page 33: Auto Unlock On Exit Programming

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Auto Unlock On Exit Programming — If Equipped 4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK Customer programming sequence to enable or disable position to the ON position a minimum of four times, the Auto Unlock feature: ending in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).

  • Page 34: Child Protection Door Lock

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the child protection locks. When the system on a door is Child Protection Door Lock engaged, that door can only be opened by using the To provide a safer environment for children riding in the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child unlocked position.

  • Page 35: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WINDOWS The control on the left front door has up-down switches that give you finger tip control of all four power win- Power Windows dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control.

  • Page 36: Auto Down

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection WARNING! (Driver’s and Front Passenger Door Only) Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving the window will go up automatically. unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.

  • Page 37: Window Lockout Switch

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Resetting the Auto Up Feature Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset.

  • Page 38: Power Liftgate - If Equipped

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When the engine is running from a remote start Power Liftgate — If Equipped (if equipped), the vehicle must first be unlocked by The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using pressing the remote transmitter UNLOCK button prior to the button on the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate.
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate If your liftgate is power closing and you put the is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power manual operation.

  • Page 41: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. Please pay close attention to the information in this However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- section. It tells you how to use your restraint system ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as opening the liftgate in cold weather.

  • Page 42: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that WARNING! they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, thrown from the vehicle.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- on the shoulder belt.

  • Page 46: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be leave you with no protection.

  • Page 47: Automatic Locking Retractors (Alr) Mode - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! A 20% seatback that is not fully latched in the upright position will not protect you properly. Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode – If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked.

  • Page 48: Rear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Point Belt - If Equipped

    46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode at the end of the belt) can be detached from the keyed seat belt buckle (buckle without a red release button) 1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt. located on the left inboard side of the third row bench 2.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! (Continued) When reattaching the small (keyed buckle) latch plate and keyed buckle, ensure the seat belt web- bing is not twisted. If the webbing is twisted, follow the preceding procedure to detach the small latch plate from the keyed buckle, untwist the webbing, and reattach the small latch plate and keyed buckle.

  • Page 50: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To reattach the seat belt to the third row center seat, pull the small (keyed buckle) latch plate forward from the headliner slots and insert it into the keyed buckle until there is an audible click. Refer to the previous section for the proper seat belt usage.

  • Page 51: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all Once the warning is triggered, BeltAlert will continue to size occupants, including those in child restraints. chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 sec- onds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.

  • Page 52: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You must perform the following steps within NOTE: Although BeltAlert is deactivated, the Seat Belt 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON Reminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as the position.

  • Page 53: Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)-Airbags

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental WARNING! Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted WARNING! in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types WARNING! (Continued) of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to Do not have any accessory items installed which severe frontal collisions. will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to The window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is your vehicle.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Airbag System Components Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners The airbag system consists of the following: How the Airbag System Works Occupant Restraint Controller The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines Side Remote Acceleration Sensors if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are Light in the instrument cluster for six to located in the center of the steering wheel and the right eight seconds for a self-check when the side of the instrument panel.
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to NOTE: At no time should any Supplemental Restraint activate only in certain side collisions or in a roll over System (SRS) component or SRS-related component or event.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles or all of the following may occur: settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- turer’s instructions for cleaning.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Maintaining Your Airbag System NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. WARNING! Enhanced Accident Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical Modifications to any part of the airbag system system remains functional, vehicles equipped with could cause it to fail when you need it.

  • Page 62: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light block for blown fuses. Refer to “Fuse Block” in Section 7. You will want to have the airbags ready to See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. inflate for your protection in an impact.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- upon request. General data that does not identify par- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be ticular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorpo- used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main- possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order...

  • Page 64: Child Restraint

    62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Data parameters that may be recorded: Cruise control status Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for Traction/stability control status electronically-controlled safety systems, including the Tire Pressure Monitoring System status airbag system Child Restraint Airbag disable light status (if equipped) Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the...
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Infants and Small Children children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. Both types of child restraints are held This vehicle is not capable of accommodating the in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH installation of a car bed used for carrying newborn child restraint anchorage system.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit slouching can move the belt out of position. the vehicle’s seat belts properly.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the restraint: manufacturer’s instructions tell you. Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE systems having attachments for those anchorages will the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you continue to also have features for installation using the must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If vehicle’s seat belts.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 were provided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors reach. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat inquisitive child.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”...
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seatback behind the center seating position. The hooks in 1. Place the child restraint in the center seating position the rear floor are NOT designed to withstand the forces of the third row of seats. that may occur during a crash.

  • Page 73: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in the tether anchor located on the seatback and remove the a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

  • Page 74: Safety Tips

    72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The recommended viscosity and quality grades are WARNING! shown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Proce- dures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE inside or outside of a vehicle.

  • Page 75: Exhaust Gas

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate WARNING! control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

  • Page 76: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Vehicle the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
  • Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......82 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 86 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
  • Page 80 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Recognition System (VR) — Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped ......115 If Equipped .
  • Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Self-Limiting Control ....140 Windshield Wipers And Washers ..151 Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control .
  • Page 82 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Park Assist — If Equipped ... 158 Overhead Console With Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped..166 Rear Park Assist Sensors .
  • Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 General Information ....181 Floor Console Features ....189 Power Sunroof —...

  • Page 84: Mirrors

    82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).

  • Page 85: Outside Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- CAUTION! ming feature is activated. This option also controls the driver side mirror when it is equipped with auto dim- To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never ming glass.
  • Page 86 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward either turn the control wand to the center position (O). The the left (L) or right (R) position. center position prevents the accidental movement of the mirror.

  • Page 87: Automatic Dimming Driver's Outside Mirror - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Automatic Dimming Driver’s Outside Mirror — If WARNING! Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for glare from Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the convex mirror will look smaller and farther away inside mirror and can be turned off by pressing the than they really are.

  • Page 88: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped uconnect phone — IF EQUIPPED An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and rotate the integrated uconnect phone.
  • Page 89 The uconnect phone allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only www.dodge.com/uconnect one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the www.jeep.com/uconnect system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages.

  • Page 90: Operation

    88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Button The uconnect phone is fully integrated with the vehi- The rearview mirror contains the microphone cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect phone for the system (depending on the type of can be adjusted either from the radio volume control mirror and radio equipped), and either the knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right...
  • Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 For certain operations, compound commands can be Help Command used. For example, instead of saying Setup and then If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to Phone Pairing, the following compound command know your options at any prompt, say Help following can be said: Setup Phone Pairing.
  • Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- For identification purposes, you will be prompted to ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The give the uconnect phone a name for your cellular uconnect website may also provide detailed instructions phone.
  • Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Dial by Saying a Number The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call. Press the PHONE button to begin. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call.
  • Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say The uconnect phone will allow you to enter up to 32 Phonebook New Entry. names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations.
  • Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Automatic download and update, if supported, begins This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is deleted on the uconnect phone. These can only be made to the uconnect phone, for example, after you edited on the cellular phone.
  • Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Edit uconnect Phonebook Entries The phone handset must support Bluetooth OBEX NOTE: transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. Editing names in the phonebook is recommended Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they when the vehicle is not in motion.
  • Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.

  • Page 98: Phone Call Features

    96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Delete/Erase “All” uconnect Phonebook Entries After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Phonebook List Names. Press the PHONE button to begin. The uconnect phone will play the names of all the After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- Phonebook Erase All.
  • Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be current call on hold and answer the incoming call. accessed through the uconnect phone.
  • Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold Three-Way Calling To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you To initiate three-way calling, press the VOICE RECOG- hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. NITION button while a call is in progress, and make a To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the second phone call, as described under Making a Second...

  • Page 101: Uconnect Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Redial cessation of the call on the uconnect phone and transfer of the call to the cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to begin. After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say continue on the uconnect phone for a certain dura- Redial.
  • Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Continue to follow the system prompts to complete Press the PHONE button to begin. the language selection. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and Emergency and the uconnect phone will instruct voice commands will be in that language.
  • Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 The uconnect phone does slightly lower your chances NOTE: of successfully making a phone call as to that for the The towing assistance number dialed is based on the cell phone directly. country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- WARNING! 3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside...
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Working with Automated Systems navigating through an automated customer service cen- This method is used in instances where one generally has ter menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while You can also send stored uconnect phonebook entries as navigating through an automated telephone system.
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Barge In - Overriding Prompts Phone and Network Status Indicators The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you If available on the radio and/or on a premium display wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by recognition command immediately.

  • Page 106: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Certain brands of cellular phones do not send Following the beep, say Mute off. the dial ring to the uconnect phone to play it on the Advanced Phone Connectivity vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number the user Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone may feel that the call did not go through even though the...
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 phone and the uconnect phone, follow the instructions Select Another Cellular Phone described in your cellular phone User’s Manual. This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the uconnect phone. List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the PHONE button to begin.

  • Page 108: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone

    106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Delete uconnect phone Paired Cellular Phones Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Press the PHONE button to begin. nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say phone Voice Training feature may be used.
  • Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The Performance is maximized under: system will adapt to the last trained voice only. low-to-medium blower setting, To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default low-to-medium vehicle speed, settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts.
  • Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE It is not recommended to store similar sounding low-to-medium vehicle speed, names in the uconnect phonebook. low road noise, Phonebook (Downloaded and uconnect phone Local) smooth road surface, name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar.
  • Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Bluetooth Communication Link Power-Up Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the the uconnect phone. When this happens, the connection ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you can generally be reestablished by switching the phone must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
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  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...

  • Page 117: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 General Information VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation following conditions: This Voice Recognition system allows you to Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When you press the VR button, you will hear a beep. The These commands are universal and can be used from any beep is your signal to give a command. menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application.

  • Page 119: Commands

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Commands In this mode, you can say the following commands: The Voice Recognition system understands two types of “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported “Disc”...
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Radio FM “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: “Select Name”...
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode say “Memo”. In this − “Delete” (to delete a memo) mode, you may say the following commands: “Delete All” (to delete all memos) “New Memo”...

  • Page 122: Voice Training

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR SEATS button first and wait for the beep before speaking the Manual Front Seat Adjustment “Barge In” commands. The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat, near the Voice Training floor.

  • Page 123: Manual Front Seat Recliners

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the driver’s seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. lifting the lever, then push back to the desired position and release the lever.

  • Page 124: Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Adjustable Head Restraints — All Seating Equipped Positions The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in on the right side of the driver’s seat and on the left side the event of impact from the rear.

  • Page 125: Eight-Way Driver's Power Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 To lower the head restraint, press the release button Eight-Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped located at the base of the head restraint and push down The driver’s power seat switches are located on the left on the head restraint.

  • Page 126: Four-Way Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The front passenger’s power seat switches are located on the right side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls forward/rearward adjustment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment. NOTE: The four-way seat does not have an up/down adjustment.
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 The controls for the second row heated seats are located Press the switch once to select High-level heat- on the center console between the second row seats. ing. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating.

  • Page 128: Second Row Bucket Seats - Fold And Tumble

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The second row bucket seats can be folded and tumbled WARNING! forward for easy access to the third seat or rear cargo area. Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, To fold and tumble the seat, follow these steps: spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-...
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Folding The Seatback Tumbling the Seat Forward 4. Pull up on the release handle and lift to tumble the To re-latch the seat, tilt the seat rearward and push down seat fully forward. If the seat contacts the rear of the front firmly to engage the rear attachments.

  • Page 130: Second Row 40/20/40 Seat - Fold And Tumble

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To fold and tumble the second row seats from the third WARNING! row fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to fold the seatback. Continue lifting the lever to release the floor In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be latches to tumble the seat.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Fold, Tumble And Recline Lever Rear 20% Seat Pull Strap To fold the 20% seatback, pull the strap forward to release To fold the 40% seatbacks, fully raise the lever on the side the seatback.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tumble the 40% seat, fully raise the lever on the side of WARNING! the seat to release the floor latches and tumble the seat. The 20% seatback contains the center shoulder belt. WARNING! A 20% seatback that is not fully latched in the upright position will not protect you properly.
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: The seatback must be fully folded into the down To fold and tumble the second row 40% seats from the position to allow the lever to be raised enough to release third row, fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to the floor latches.

  • Page 134: Third Row Seat Bench - If Equipped

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Third Row Seat Bench — If Equipped To Fold the Seats Folding the third seat occurs in two stages: First, the cushion is lifted and moved forward from the pockets at the front of the cushion. The cushion will rest on the floor directly behind the second row seat.
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Seat Cushion Movement Up And Forward Third Row Seat Folded Forward CAUTION! When loading cargo into the rear of your vehicle with the third row seat folded flat, be careful not to damage the material on the head restraints.

  • Page 136: Third Row 60/40 Folding - If Equipped

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The seat belt buckles are hinged to fold with the seatback. WARNING! Do not sit in the third row seat unless the cushion and back are properly engaged. Proper engage- ment can be verified by pushing/pulling on the upright seatback.
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Use the seatback release lever to unlatch the seatback to fold either seatback forward. Third Row Seat Features 1 — Seatback Return Strap Third Row Seat 40% Seatback Fold 2 — Seatback Release Lever...

  • Page 138: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Third Row Seat Folded Forward Third Row Seat Return Pull Strap To return a seatback to its upright position, pull on the DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED return strap and latch the seatback. The memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat position, driver’s outside mirror position, adjustable brake, accel-...

  • Page 139: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke Transmitter To Memory

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 (ATC) temperature setting and radio station preset set- memory position. The memory system can accommodate tings. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can up to two RKE transmitters, each RKE transmitter linked also be programmed to recall the same positions when to either of the two memory positions.

  • Page 140: Memory Position Recall

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up 11. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). position using the other numbered memory button or to link another RKE transmitter to memory.

  • Page 141: To Disable A Rke Transmitter Linked To Memory

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 To recall the memory settings for driver one, press To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory memory button number 1 on the driver’s door or the 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to remove the key.

  • Page 142: Self-Limiting Control

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3. This additional feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of Self-Limiting Control and into the vehicle.

  • Page 143: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 details, refer “Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” under “Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released: 1.
  • Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Push the safety latch lever to the left. It is located CAUTION! between the grille and hood opening right of the center. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.

  • Page 145: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 LIGHTS Headlight Switch Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel Lights The headlight switch is located next to the steering wheel, on the left side of the instrument panel. Headlight Switch Location...
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The headlight switch controls the operation of the head- marker lights, license plate light and instrument panel lights, automatic headlights (if equipped), parking lights lights. To turn on the headlights, rotate the switch clock- and instrument panel lights.
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped cycled OFF while the headlight switch is on, and then the Automatic headlights can be activated by rotating the headlight switch is cycled off. The headlights will remain rotary headlight switch to the symbol “A.”...

  • Page 148: Interior Lights

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control up until you hear a click.

  • Page 149: Battery Saver

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 down to the off detent will cause all the interior lights to NOTE: go out. This allows the doors to stay open for extended Battery Saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON. periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery.

  • Page 150: Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is not in PARK. This provides a constant “Lights On” condition until the ignition is turned OFF or the transmission returned to PARK.

  • Page 151: Multifunction Lever

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 turn off when the switch is pressed in, when the head- light switch is rotated to the off position or the high beam is selected. Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch turn signal system, the arrow indicators will flash at a Pull the multifunction lever fully toward the steering faster rate.

  • Page 153: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for Windshield Wipers use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the with a variable pause between cycles, desirable.

  • Page 154: Windshield Washers

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers WARNING! To use the windshield washer, push in on the washer knob on the end of the multifunction lever. The washer Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield pump will continue to operate as long as the knob is held. could lead to an accident.

  • Page 155: Tilt Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature will allow you to raise or lower the steering wheel into a desired position. To tilt the column, pull rearward on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down as desired.

  • Page 156: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped.

  • Page 157: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 3. Move the adjustable pedal switch, located to the left of tronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator operation the steering column near the parking brake release, up to at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). move the pedals toward the driver or down to move the pedals away from the driver.

  • Page 158: To Activate

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate without erasing the memory. Pushing the ON/OFF but- Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. In the ton to the OFF position or turning off the ignition erases instrument cluster, the word “CRUISE” illuminates to the memory.

  • Page 159: To Vary The Speed Setting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 To Vary The Speed Setting To Accelerate For Passing When the Electronic Speed Control System is ON, the Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the speed can be increased by pressing and holding the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

  • Page 160: Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Rear Park Assist can be active only when the shift WARNING! lever is in REVERSE. If the Rear Park Assist is enabled at this shift lever position, the system will be active until the Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 11 mph system cannot maintain a constant speed.

  • Page 161: Rear Park Assist Warning Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Rear Park Assist Warning Display When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the The Rear Park Assist Warning Display, located in the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for approxi- headliner near the flipper glass, provides both visible and mately one second.
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Inner LED 79 in (200 cm) Yellow Yes, Half Second 1st LED 51.1 in (130 cm) Yellow None 2nd LED 45.2 in (115 cm)
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Before using the Rear Park Assist, it is strongly Drivers must be careful when backing up, even recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball when using the Rear Park Assist. Always check assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, the vehicle is not used for towing.

  • Page 164: Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist CAUTION! There are times when you may want to disable the Rear Park Assist, such as when towing a trailer. The Rear Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including The system can be turned ON or OFF through the small obstacles.

  • Page 165: Cleaning The Rear Park Assist

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the WARNING! Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak- ing sure the rear bumper is clean, please see your Drivers must be careful when backing up even when authorized dealer.

  • Page 166: Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off - With Navigation Radio

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting CAUTION! (Continued) enable rear camera in reverse soft key. To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be 5. Press the “save” soft key. driven slowly when using the Rear Camera system to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.

  • Page 167: Overhead Console

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to check entire surroundings displayed across the top of the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. 5.

  • Page 168: Overhead Console With Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped. The two round Dome/Reading Lights lamps are also operated individually as reading lights by Located in the overhead console are two dome/reading pressing the center of each lens. lights.

  • Page 169: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Pressing the MENU button will change the Equipped display to one of the following features: The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) is located on the overhead console. Trip Functions Pressing the STEP button allows you to scroll through one of the following Trip Function features:...
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE AVG. MPG – Shows the average fuel economy since NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of display will show dashes for two seconds.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 System Status (EVIC Displays) SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM (with a single chime) When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM the following messages: COOLANT LOW TURN SIGNALS ON (with a continuous warning chime) LIFTGATE OPEN PERSONAL SETTINGS NOT AVAILABLE –...
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN Features) position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall release the MENU button.
  • Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 “AUTO DOOR LOCK > ON” – When ON is selected, “RKE UNLOCK ALL DR 1ST” – When All ALL DR all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle 1ST is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
  • Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “FLASH LAMPS W/LOCK >ON” – When ON is EASY EXIT SEAT > ON – When ON is selected, and selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the key is removed from the ignition, the driver’s seat the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE Trans- will automatically move rearward to allow easy exit.

  • Page 175: Compass/Temperature Button

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 the RKE Transmitter. To make your selection, press “COMPASS CALIBRATE > YES” – Press the RESET and release the RESET button until “OFF,” “30 sec.,” button to manually calibrate the compass. Refer to “60 sec.,”...
  • Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” 5. Slowly drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) message displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass in a complete 360°circle, (in an area free from large will now function normally.

  • Page 177: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 3. Press the STEP button until “Compass Variance” is displayed. 4. Press and release RESET button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the variance map. 5. Press and release the Compass/Temperature button to exit.
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead WARNING! console, and contain one, two, or three dots/lines desig- nating the different HomeLink channels. Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate.

  • Page 179: Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Programming HomeLink 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC Before You Begin display in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
  • Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers This can usually be found where the hanging antenna may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming”...

  • Page 181: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” Gate Operator/Canadian Programming button. The name and color of the button may vary by Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- manufacturer. nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission –...

  • Page 182: Using Homelink

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button EVIC display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAIN- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, ING” to “CHANNEL # TRAINED.” follow these steps: If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in 1.

  • Page 183: Troubleshooting Tips

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when General Information the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following Troubleshooting Tips two conditions: If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here...

  • Page 184: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The power sunroof control is located between the sun The sunroof will continue to operate for 10 minutes visors on the overhead console. after the ignition is turned OFF or until the driver’s door is opened.

  • Page 185: Wind Buffeting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open WARNING! (Continued) condition until the switch is pushed forward again. To In an accident, there is a greater risk of being close fully, hold the switch in the forward position until thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.

  • Page 186: Sunroof Maintenance

    184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to heating position. minimize the buffeting or open any window. There are two additional 12-Volt (20 total Amps for both Sunroof Maintenance outlets) power outlets, one located in the storage bin of...
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 WARNING! CAUTION! To avoid serious injury or death: Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in Do not use a three-prong adapter. use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.

  • Page 188: Configuring Power Outlets

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Configuring Power Outlets To configure the outlets, be sure the ignition is OFF before removing the fuse. The “reconfigurable” fuse location is a special design that allows the fuse to be installed in two different ways.

  • Page 189: 115-Volt Inverter Outlet - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 115-Volt Inverter Outlet — If Equipped Certain high-end video games, such as Playstation3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power This vehicle may also be equipped with a 115-Volt (150 tools.
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn on the power outlet, press the switch once. Press WARNING! the switch a second time to turn the power outlet off. To void serious injury or death: NOTE: Do not use a three-prong adapter. When the inverter switch is pressed, there will be a Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.

  • Page 191: Floor Console

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 FLOOR CONSOLE 115-Volt inverter plug Floor Console Features RCA Jacks The floor console between the driver’s and front passen- The coin slots are located under the instrument panel ger’s seat, has the following features: center stack.

  • Page 192: Rear Floor Console Features - If Equipped

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cupholders outlet may be used for any portable item with a standard Your vehicle has eight cupholders. Four are located in the 12-Volt power outlet adaptor, requiring up to 20 Amps of center console, two are located in the second row armrest, current.

  • Page 193: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 To access the storage bin, lift up on the console door latch. 1 — Side Cover Latch 2 — Main Cover Latch Rear Floor Console 3 — Cargo Divider Handles CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Management System —...
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the side cover, pull on the cover latch, and attach To open the cargo divider, lift up on the cargo divider the cord to the upper cargo net hook. handles, raising the doors to the full open position. Raise the side panels until they engage into the doors.

  • Page 195: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 you so that the right pin slides out of the slot in the vehicle. Push the organizer to the right and lift out of the vehicle. REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear window controls are located on the climate control panel.

  • Page 196: Rear Window Defrosting

    194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For vehicles equipped with Automatic Climate Controls delay times for the rear wiper. The delay times range (ATC) the controls can be found on the lower right corner. from 1 second to approximately 20 seconds. If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the Park position.

  • Page 197: Factory Installed Roof Luggage Rack

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Crossbars are offered by Mopar accessories. CAUTION! (Continued) External racks do not increase the total load carrying Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.

  • Page 199: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....201 Operating Instructions — uconnect phone — If Equipped ..... . 216 Instrument Cluster .
  • Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL List Button (Disc Mode For Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD MP3/WMA Play) ....232 And MP3 Audio Play .
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) — Operating Instructions — Video If Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Entertainment System (VES)™ Radios Only) ......260 (If Equipped) .
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Climate Controls ..... . 269 Automatic Control ....274 Manual Control .

  • Page 203: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 - Headlight Switch 7 - Radio 13 - Transfer Case Switch* 2 - Air Outlets 8 - Climate Control 14 - Speed Control Switches 3 - Demister Outlets 9 - Rear Washer / Wiper 15 - Hood Release 4 - Instrument Cluster 10 - Power Outlet...

  • Page 204: Instrument Cluster

    202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 205: Instrument Cluster Description

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION The gauge pointer will remain near its last reading when the engine is turned off. It will return to a true reading 1. Fuel Gauge when the engine is restarted. The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in the tank when ignition switch is in the ON position.
  • Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. High Beam Indicator CAUTION! Indicates that headlights are on high beam. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature light is on, 6. Seat Belt Reminder Light safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle This light comes on for several seconds after the in neutral with the air conditioner turned off until ignition is turned ON as a reminder to “buckle...
  • Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 8. Speedometer continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will The speedometer shows the speed of the vehicle. also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on. 9. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- 11.
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the voltage is above this value again, the malfunc- 14. Shift Lever Indicator tion indicator light should go out and the ABS is opera- The shift lever indicator is self-contained within the tional. If the malfunction indicator light stays illumi- instrument cluster.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Vehicle Warning Messages LoW tirE For non-Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) When the appropriate condition exists the odometer equipped vehicles, when the appropriate conditions ex- display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three ist, messages such as “door ajar” (indicates that a door(s) cycles.
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol- fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or lowing procedure.
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 the ESP/TCS Indicator Light begins to flash during 20. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little This light informs you of a problem with the throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- This light monitors various brake functions, ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic including brake fluid level and parking brake system.
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is ous.

  • Page 214: Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light

    212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The ESP control system will make buzzing or Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not clicking sounds when it is actively operating. need towing, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those low tire pressure telltale.

  • Page 216: Airbag Warning Light

    214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the 25. Airbag Warning Light replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS The airbag indicator light illuminates and re- to continue to function properly. mains lit for six to eight seconds when the ignition is first turned ON.

  • Page 217: Electronic Digital Clock

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 28. Cruise Indicator ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The cruise light indicator illuminates when the The clock and radio each use the display panel built into electronic speed control system is turned on. the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or time in hours and minutes (depending on your radio 29.

  • Page 218: Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Radio (Rer/Ren)

    216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After the hours are adjusted, push the TUNE/AUDIO Refer to your uconnect tunes (REN) or (RER) user’s control knob to set the minutes. manual for detailed operating instructions. 4. Adjust the minutes by turning the TUNE/AUDIO Operating Instructions —...
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. 1. Turn on the radio. Changing Daylight Savings Time 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. When selected, this feature will display the time of day in 3.
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Show Time if Radio is Off 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The When selected, this feature will display the time of day clock setting menu will appear on the screen. on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed 3.

  • Page 221: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
  • Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button uconnect phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the uconnect phone feature another selection.
  • Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ TUNE Control SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise knob to save the time change. to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. 5.
  • Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following sound level from the right or left side speakers. format types: 16-Digit Character Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Program Type Display and FADE will display.
  • Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon 16-Digit Character Program Type is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Display station with the same selected Music Type name. The Personality Persnlty Music Type function only operates when in the FM...
  • Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if highlighted selection.
  • Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows Audio Language — If Equipped you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the language (effective only if the language is supported by TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
  • Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio DRC — If Equipped a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio defaults are effective only if the disc supports the dynamic range. The default is set to High, and under customer-preferred settings.

  • Page 229: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) pushbutton memory.
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button —...

  • Page 231: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 SCAN Button (CD MODE) Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable CD currently playing. MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the TIME Button (CD MODE) following restrictions.
  • Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ Maximum number of directory levels: 8 WMA tracks on that disc. Maximum number of files: 255 Supported MP3/WMA File Formats Maximum number of folders: 100...
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Specification Frequency (kHz) the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32...

  • Page 234: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)

    232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
  • Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition No function. System (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) Section 3. No function. For uconnect “Voice Recognition System (VR),” refer to “uconnect phone”...

  • Page 236: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)

    234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dolby SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 237: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
  • Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to save time change. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
  • Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM exit setting tone, balance, and fade. and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by AM/FM Button pressing the pushbutton twice.

  • Page 240: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and MP3 Audio Play begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC...
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...

  • Page 242: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
  • Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- following table are supported.

  • Page 244: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback of MP3 Files before writing to the disc.

  • Page 245: Sales Code Res/Rsc - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is OFF). SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Voice Recognition System (Radio) — If Equipped Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3. radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second Voice Recognition Button uconnect phone —...
  • Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 TIME Button SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedure, and frequency display. starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above Clock Setting Procedure procedure, starting at Step 2.
  • Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
  • Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display 16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty Program Type Display Public Public No program type or un- Rhythm and Blues R & B None defined Religious Music...
  • Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon AM/FM Button is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET/RND Button —...

  • Page 251: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only.

  • Page 253: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 RW/FF Notes On Playing MP3 Files Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or file recording media and formats are limited.
  • Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification Frequency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32...

  • Page 256: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.

  • Page 257: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) feature, refer to the separate RER, REN or REZ User’s Press this button to change the display to time of day. The Manual. UCI is available only if equipped as an option time of day will display for five seconds (when the with these radios.

  • Page 258: Connecting The Ipod

    256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting an iPod to the AUX port located in the If the iPod battery is completely discharged, it may radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the UCI not communicate with the UCI system until a mini- feature to control the connected device.

  • Page 259: Controlling The Ipod Using Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons jump to the previous track in the list. Turning this To get into the UCI (iPod ) mode and access a connected button at any other time in the track, will jump to iPod , press the ‘AUX’...

  • Page 260: List Or Browse Mode

    258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL beginning of the track. If you press the SEEK >> During Scan mode you can also press the << SEEK button during play mode, it will jump to the next track and SEEK >> buttons to select the previous and next in the list.
  • Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 the track to be played highlighted on the radio Preset 5 - Audiobooks display, press the TUNE control knob to select and Preset 6 – Podcasts start playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob fast will scroll through the list faster. During Pressing a PRESET button, will display the current fast scroll, you may notice a slight delay in updating list on the top line and the first item in that list on...

  • Page 262: Uconnect Studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF another shortcut button to the genre listing on your EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS iPod . ONLY) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- CAUTION! ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast.

  • Page 263: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 how to setup your on-line listening account at no addi- selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the tional charge. For further information, call the toll-free Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at display will time out in two minutes.

  • Page 264: Selecting Uconnect Studios (Satellite) Mode

    262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A form of short audio mutes. CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can mode.
  • Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 SCAN Button (When Equipped) RW/FF Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the tinuing to the next.
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type SETUP Button function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the channel with the same selected Music Type name. following items: If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Display Sirius ID number —...

  • Page 267: Operating Instructions - Uconnect Phone (If Equipped)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press System (VES)™ (If Equipped) the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™...

  • Page 268: Video Entertainment System™ (Sales Code Xrv) - If Equipped

    266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM™ (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ con- sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets. The system is located in the headliner behind the front row seat.

  • Page 269: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 The button located in the center of the right hand control will go to the beginning of the current track or to the will switch modes to Radio or CD. beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play.

  • Page 270: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones

    268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES ing the disc. Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 4.

  • Page 271: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. The Manual Control following describes its operation: Air Conditioning Operation To turn the air conditioning ON or OFF, perform the following steps: Position the mode control button to the desired airflow setting.

  • Page 272: Front Blower Control

    270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The compressor will not engage until the engine NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the has been running for several seconds. Slight changes in climate controls will not function during Remote Start engine speed or power may be noticed when the com- operation if the blower control is left in the “O”...
  • Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Recirculation Mode (Panel or Bi-Level) NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the Select either the Panel or Bi-Level upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer mode positions when the outside air air goes to the floor outlets.

  • Page 274: Rear Temperature Control - If Equipped

    272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if the A/C button has not been pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. Temperature Control The temperature of the air is controlled by a slide located on the top center of the control panel.

  • Page 275: Rear Window Defrosting And Rear Window Washer/Wiper

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 turns off the rear climate controls. Rotating this knob to by pressing any button and it will display the corre- the right of the OFF position allows the driver and front sponding operation mode for that button. passenger to control the rear blower speed, and the rear temperature using the front temperature slide.

  • Page 276: Automatic Control

    274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Control Level Of Automatic Control The ATC system can maintain a steady comfort level in 72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum various weather conditions with a simple operation: comfort for the average person, however, this may vary. Select your desired temperature setting by pressing NOTE: the + or - side of the Temp rocker switches.

  • Page 277: Manual Control (Atc)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 feature. Refer to Overhead Console Customer- FAN Control Programmable Features in Section 3. The mode will Use this knob to regulate the amount of air delivered also be shown in the display and will change as through the system in any mode you select.
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL engine speed or power may be noticed when the com- NOTE: If the interior of the windows begin to fog, press pressor cycles. This is a normal occurrence since the the Recirculate button to return to outside air. Some compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and conditions will cause captured interior air to fog win- improve fuel economy.
  • Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Bi-Level Rear Temperature Control (ATC) Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- The REAR button cycles through the following modes: ment panel and those located on the floor. Rear Control From Front NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the This allows the driver or passenger to control the rear upper and lower outlets for added comfort.

  • Page 280: Rear Zone Climate Control - If Equipped

    278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The front display will show “CONTROL IN Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window REAR.” Washer/Wiper Refer to “Rear Window Features” in section 3. REAR OFF This turns the rear system off. The control will return to Rear Zone Climate Control —...

  • Page 281: Rear Rotary Temperature Control

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Headliner air comes from the outlets in the headliner. heating system is always controlled by the front control Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to unit. Fan and temperature can be controlled from the direct the flow of air.
  • Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, rotate the temperature control knob to the right or left. The blue area indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures. NOTE: For best operation, make sure that ventilation grilles located in the rear storage area are not obstructed by stowed articles.

  • Page 283: Front Unit To Rear Unit Chart

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Front Unit to Rear Unit Chart and adjust the temperature control and blower speed as necessary to maintain comfort. For high humidity condi- If the Front Control is Rear Airflow will come tions, it may be necessary to remain in the Recirculation selected from mode to maintain comfort.
  • Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a Winter Operation non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works When operating the system during the winter months, very well) will help prevent contaminants (cigarette make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.

  • Page 285: Operating Tips Chart

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Operating Tips Chart...

  • Page 287: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....289 Gear Ranges ......293 Normal Starting .
  • Page 288 286 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water ....304 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ... . . 319 Flowing/Rising Water .
  • Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped ..333 General Information ....347 Tire Spinning ..... . . 334 Fuel Requirements .
  • Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Requirements ....353 Trailer Towing ......360 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Common Towing Definitions .

  • Page 291: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 289 STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat before shifting into any driving gear.

  • Page 292: Extremely Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)

    290 STARTING AND OPERATING Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C) WARNING! (Continued) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- it started.

  • Page 293: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 291 release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) are will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this expected to last for several days. occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then have an adequate warming effect on the coolant.

  • Page 294: Automatic Transmission

    292 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-6°F (-21°C) Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be into any forward gear when the engine is above briefly limited to only 2nd gear operation.

  • Page 295: Brake/Transmission Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 293 Brake/Transmission Interlock System the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. This system prevents you from moving the shift lever out Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift of PARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is lever into the PARK position.
  • Page 296 294 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE 2 (Second) Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a For driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountain complete stop. roads where more precise speed control is desirable. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for engine brak- NEUTRAL ing when descending moderately steep grades.
  • Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Overdrive Operation NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- The automatic transmission contains an electronically peratures, the transmission may not shift into OVER- controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (OVER- DRIVE and will automatically select the most desirable DRIVE).
  • Page 298 296 STARTING AND OPERATING When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL button. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting.
  • Page 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Torque Converter Clutch transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate A feature designed to improve fuel economy is included that the transmission is able to shift into, and out of, in all automatic transmissions. A clutch within the torque Overdrive.

  • Page 300: Four-Wheel Drive Operation

    298 STARTING AND OPERATING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions — If Equipped NV 140 Transfer Case Operating The NV 244 Generation II is an electric-shift transfer case Information/Precautions — If Equipped and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch, which is The NV 140 is a single speed (HI range only) transfer case located on the instrument panel.
  • Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 roads. This feature provides the safety, security, and NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to be convenience of operating in all-wheel drive at all times used for recreational towing only. Refer to “Recreational regardless of road conditions. Towing”...
  • Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine WARNING! speed is approximately three times that of the 4WD or 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. Take care Always engage the parking brake when powering not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph down the vehicle if the SVC 4WD Warning Light”...
  • Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 4WD LOCK WARNING! This range locks the transfer case inter-axle differential, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same You or others could be injured if you leave the speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road sur- vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the faces only.

  • Page 304: Shifting Procedure - Nv 244 Generation Ii

    302 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II remain on. At this time, reduce speed and stop spin- ning the wheels to complete the shift. There may be a Transfer Case delay up to 13 seconds for the shift to complete after the wheels have stopped spinning.

  • Page 305: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 303 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the key is not ON then the shift will not take place and 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.

  • Page 306: Driving Through Water

    304 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become WARNING! visible. Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water 4.
  • Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) Driving through standing water may cause dam- Always check the depth of the standing water age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- before driving through it. Never drive through ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, standing water that is deeper than the bottom of transmission/transaxle, axle, etc.) for signs of con- the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.

  • Page 308: Power Steering

    306 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Driving through standing water limits your vehi- in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.

  • Page 309: Power Steering Fluid Check

    STARTING AND OPERATING 307 apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. No chemical flushes should be used in any power Service should be obtained as soon as possible.

  • Page 310: Parking Brake

    308 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the the shift lever is in PARK position. When parking on a lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the hill, you should apply the parking brake before placing parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle.

  • Page 311: Anti-Lock Brake System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 309 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- braking conditions. The system operates with a separate ing your vehicle, or the vehicle may roll and cause computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent damage or injury.
  • Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING The ABS conducts a low-speed self-test at about 12 mph WARNING! (Continued) (20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- while this test is occurring, you may feel slight pedal ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase movement.
  • Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, CAUTION! which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in loss of vehicle control. Be especially careful while The ABS is subject to possible detrimental effects of driving on slippery roads, in close-quarter maneuver- electronic interference caused by improperly in- ing, parking, or stopping.

  • Page 314: Electronic Brake Control System

    312 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Elec- braking or steering efficiency beyond that af-...

  • Page 315: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...

  • Page 316: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)

    314 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the...

  • Page 317: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 315 the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter- WARNING! acting the over/under steer condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- desired path.
  • Page 318 316 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP/TCS Indicator Light WARNING! (Continued) The ESP/TCS Indicator Light starts to flash as ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those soon as the tires lose traction and the TCS or resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydro- ESP system becomes active.
  • Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 in this mode. This mode should be used for almost all management portion of ESP has been desensitized, the driving situations. ESP should only be turned to “Partial thresholds for ESP activation are raised, and the “ESP/ Off”...
  • Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving the vehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h) the ESP with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or system goes back to “Partial Off.” ESP is desensitized at gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”...

  • Page 321: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 319 ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator WARNING! Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with In the “Partial Off” mode, the engine torque reduc- the BAS indicator. The yellow ESP/BAS Warning Light tion and stability features are desensitized. There- and the yellow ESP/TCS Indicator Light in the instru- fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is ment cluster both come on when the ignition switch is...

  • Page 322: Tire Safety Information

    320 STARTING AND OPERATING Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION will be ON even if it was turned off previously. Tire Markings The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation.
  • Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
  • Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...

  • Page 326: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    324 STARTING AND OPERATING Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.

  • Page 327: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
  • Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 4.
  • Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 NOTE: For the following example, the combined weight of The following table shows examples on how to calcu- occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities (392 kg). of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants.
  • Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING...

  • Page 331: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never Underinflation increases tire flexing and can re- overload them.

  • Page 332: Tire Inflation Pressures

    330 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.

  • Page 333: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.

  • Page 334: Radial Ply Tires

    332 STARTING AND OPERATING loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.

  • Page 335: Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 333 vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein- on the vehicle at any given time. stalled at the first opportunity. CAUTION! WARNING! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take...

  • Page 336: Tire Spinning

    334 STARTING AND OPERATING For additional information, refer to “Freeing A Stuck WARNING! Vehicle” in Section 6. The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use WARNING! only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.

  • Page 337: Life Of Tire

    STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point. Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING! 1 —...

  • Page 338: Replacement Tires

    336 STARTING AND OPERATING Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little WARNING! exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline. Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle.

  • Page 339: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 337 TIRE CHAINS WARNING! (Continued) Use “Class S” chains on your vehicle, or other traction Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having aids that meet SAE Type “S” specifications. adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- CAUTION! (Continued) ing link and cable (radial) chains. Install chains as tightly as possible and then Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of your retighten after driving about 1/2 mile (0.8 km).

  • Page 341: Snow Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 339 SNOW TIRES tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc- with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the type tires.

  • Page 342: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    340 STARTING AND OPERATING Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your to the “Tires – General Information” in this section for type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” information on how to properly inflate the vehicle’s section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- tires.
  • Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven CAUTION! for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information. The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold been established for the tire size equipped on your (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure of...

  • Page 344: Base System

    342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
  • Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- by any of the following scenarios: 1) Jamming due to dible chime will be activated when one or more of electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the the four active road tire pressures are low.

  • Page 346: Premium System - If Equipped

    344 STARTING AND OPERATING limit, upon the next ignition key cycle a chime will sound Premium System – If Equipped and the TPM Telltale Lamp will still turn ON due to the The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless low tire.
  • Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to graphic displaying tire pressures. 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information.
  • Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can sound and the TPM Telltale Light will still turn ON. In occur by any of the following scenarios: 1) Jamming due addition, the graphic in the EVIC will still display a to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting flashing pressure value.

  • Page 349: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 347 TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes following licenses: (- - -), as long as no tire pressure is below the low- pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires.

  • Page 350: Reformulated Gasoline

    348 STARTING AND OPERATING The 5.7L engine is designed to meet all Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and emissions regulations and provide satisfac- endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- tory fuel economy and performance when wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties using high quality unleaded gasoline hav- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, ing an octane range of 87 to 89.

  • Page 351: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygen- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol ates are required in some areas of the country during the content may void the vehicle’s warranty.

  • Page 352: Mmt In Gasoline

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in engine controller memory Federal and California reformulated gasoline. More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged Materials Added To Fuel exposure to E-85 fuel.

  • Page 353: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...

  • Page 354: Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - If Equipped

    352 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED Guard against carbon monoxide with proper E-85 General Information maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- mal conditions repaired promptly.

  • Page 355: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 353 WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank.

  • Page 356: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    354 STARTING AND OPERATING When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu- than 1/4 full lated engine oils.

  • Page 357: Cruising Range

    STARTING AND OPERATING 355 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use an ethanol mixture greater than 85% in Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting compatible components can damage your vehicle. and may affect driveability. ADDING FUEL Cruising Range Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
  • Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the fuel system or emission control Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filler tube cap (gas cap).

  • Page 359: Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message

    STARTING AND OPERATING 357 RESET button to turn the message off. If the problem WARNING! persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will portable container that is inside of a vehicle.

  • Page 360: Vehicle Loading

    358 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Certification Label Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- Number (VIN).

  • Page 361: Curb Weight

    STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Inflation Pressure (Cold) The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo all loading conditions up to full GAWR.

  • Page 362: Trailer Towing

    360 STARTING AND OPERATING should then be determined separately to be sure that the WARNING! load is properly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total or the maximum front and rear GAWR.

  • Page 363: Common Towing Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Common Towing Definitions Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The following trailer towing related definitions will assist The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle you in understanding the following information: and trailer when weighed in combination. (Note that GCWR ratings include a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) presence of a driver.)
  • Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to the The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% in accordance with the manufacturers’...

  • Page 365: Trailer Hitch Classification

    STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Weight Ratings)” for the website address that contains WARNING! (Continued) the necessary information for your specific drivetrain. Weight-Distributing Systems may not be compatible Trailer Hitch Classification Standards with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch Class Max.

  • Page 366: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    (Canada) Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.

  • Page 367: Towing Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 365 The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment CAUTION! put in or on your vehicle. Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles The weight of the driver and all passengers. (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may dam- NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the age your vehicle.
  • Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. WARNING! (Continued) When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in and will not shift during travel.
  • Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized − When replacing tires, refer to “Replacement Tires” (This requirement may limit the ability to always under “Tires–General Information” in Section 5. Re- achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a placing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will percentage of total trailer weight.) not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
  • Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights and Wiring CAUTION! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) motoring safety.
  • Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations: 7-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...

  • Page 372: Towing Tips

    370 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping before towing. and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy Towing Tips — Tow/Haul (If Equipped) traffic.

  • Page 373: Snowplow

    STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Towing Tips — Cooling System front end structure. The airbags could deploy unexpect- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- edly or could fail to deploy during a collision. heating, take the following actions: WARNING! −...

  • Page 374: 4Wd Models

    372 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD Models CAUTION! CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational Vehicles equipped with an NV 140 Transfer Case towing. (which has no NEUTRAL position) may NOT be used for recreational towing.
  • Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 7. After shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light CAUTION! comes on, release the NEUTRAL button. It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that 8. Start the engine. the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- 9.
  • Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING If any of these requirements (with the exception of Step 3 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL - Key ON) are not met prior to depressing the NEUTRAL Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for button or are no longer met during the four second timer, normal usage.
  • Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 8. After the NEUTRAL button has been released, the The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place transfer case will shift to the position identified by the and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If selector switch.

  • Page 379: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....378 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....390 Jacking Instructions .

  • Page 380: Hazard Warning Flasher

    378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the top off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Press the of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. switch a second time to turn off flashers.

  • Page 381: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.

  • Page 382: Removing The Spare Tire

    380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Removing The Spare Tire 1. Remove the rubber plug from the floor in the cargo The spare tire on your vehicle is located underneath the area. vehicle in the rear. Spare Tire Winch Spare Tire Location 2.

  • Page 383: Tire Changing Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare Tire Changing Procedure tire. Continue to turn the wrench until the spare tire can WARNING! be pulled out from under the vehicle. It is recommended that you stow the flat tire or spare to Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
  • Page 384 382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations 4. Turn the ignition OFF. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface. Avoid ice or 5. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. slippery areas. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking WARNING! position.
  • Page 385 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 Instructions WARNING! (Continued) Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your Only use the jack in the positions indicated and vehicle:...
  • Page 386 384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Warning Label 1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3.
  • Page 387 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 Right Rear Jacking Location Left Rear Jacking Location Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required. 4. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clock- wise, until the wheel just clears the surface.
  • Page 388 386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES correct tightness, have them checked with a torque WARNING! wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station. Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make WARNING! the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
  • Page 389 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) If working on or near a roadway, be extremely Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to careful of motor traffic. help prevent personal injury or damage to your To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are vehicle: securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the Always park on a firm, level surface as far from...

  • Page 390: Jump-Starting Procedures

    388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the indicator is dark or shows a green dot, proceed as JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES follows: WARNING! 1. Wear eye protection and remove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets which might make an Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution;...
  • Page 391 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) During cold weather when temperatures are be- Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged could establish a ground connection and personal battery may freeze.

  • Page 392: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES rhythmically between FIRST and REVERSE, while apply- WARNING! ing slight pressure to the accelerator. Any procedure other than above could result in: The least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to main- Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out tain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or the battery vent.

  • Page 393: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks. Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a vehicle stranded off-road. Do not use tow hooks for NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use tow truck hookup or highway towing.

  • Page 394: Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles

    392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km) The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels or faster than 30 mph (50 km/h), it must be towed on a OFF the ground.
  • Page 395 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment – 3.7L ....395 Maintenance Procedures ....401 Engine Oil .
  • Page 396 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid ....407 Vehicle Storage ..... . . 434 Exhaust System .

  • Page 397: Engine Compartment - 3.7L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.7L 1 — Battery 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Integrated Power Module 4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 —...

  • Page 398: Engine Compartment - 4.7L

    396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 4.7L 1 — Battery 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Integrated Power Module 4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 —...

  • Page 399: Engine Compartment - 5.7L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L 1 — Battery 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Integrated Power Module 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 —...

  • Page 400: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.

  • Page 401: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 problem persists, the message will appear the next time serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.

  • Page 402: Replacement Parts

    400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.

  • Page 403: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed any procedure yourself. maintenance intervals, there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it systems can result in civil penalties being assessed could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
  • Page 404 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil the top of the SAFE zone on these engines. Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has CAUTION! been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).

  • Page 405: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- station, or governmental agency for advice on how and fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in ber should not be used.

  • Page 406: Maintenance-Free Battery

    404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection maintenance required. in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or WARNING! maintenance.

  • Page 407: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner Battery posts, terminals and related accessories should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands at the start of each warm season. This service should after handling.

  • Page 408: Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints

    406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints WARNING! (Continued) All 4-wheel drive models are equipped with four con- The air conditioning system contains refrigerant stant velocity joints. Periodic lubrication of these joints is under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal not required.

  • Page 409: Windshield Wiper Blades

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use attention should also be given to hood latching compo- washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt nents to insure proper function.

  • Page 410: Exhaust System

    408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is rating information can be found on most washer fluid damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- containers.
  • Page 411 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- systems can result in civil penalties being assessed portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure against you.

  • Page 412: Cooling System

    410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: Cooling System Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition WARNING! when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
  • Page 413 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill vertically down the face of the condenser and radiator. If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- reliable cooling system cleaner.
  • Page 414 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) This vehicle has not been designed for use with Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) may freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine result in engine damage and may decrease corro- coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
  • Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula changes.
  • Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers, or allow it The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- child, contact a physician immediately.
  • Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the a month. radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle.

  • Page 418: Brake System

    416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is pads wear. Brake fluid level should be checked when equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the pads are replaced. If the brake fluid level is abnormally condenser clean, also.

  • Page 419: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly, CAUTION! the following procedure must be used: Do not allow a petroleum-base fluid to contaminate 1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating the brake fluid. Seal damage may result. temperature.
  • Page 420 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE required into the dipstick tube. Do not overfill. After CAUTION! adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.

  • Page 421: Transfer Case

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 Selection of Lubricant CAUTION! It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- mance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended trans- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration mission fluid.

  • Page 422: Axles

    420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will CAUTION! result in corrosion and possible failure of differential components. Operation of the vehicle in water, as may be Damage may result from operation of the vehicle encountered in some off-highway types of service, will with low transfer case fluid.
  • Page 423 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on Insects, tree sap and tar. trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly Salt in the air near seacoast localities. corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
  • Page 424 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint of the doors, rocker panels and liftgate be kept clear finish.
  • Page 425 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to ner: match the color of your vehicle. Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting Wheel and Wheel Trim Care with a clean, dry towel.
  • Page 426 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR Total Clean, then required to maintain the original condition. MOPAR Spot & Stain Remover, if absolutely necessary. WARNING! Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall.
  • Page 427 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners.

  • Page 428: Fuses

    426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES CAUTION! When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it suggests a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
  • Page 429 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Cavity Mini Fuse/Color Description Cavity Mini Fuse/Color Description Ignition Run/ Radio Battery 25 Amp Natural Start for Next Feed Generation Con- Ignition Run/ troller (NGC), Start for 10 Amp Red Integrated 10 Amp Red Cluster/Transfer Power Module Case/Seat Sw.
  • Page 430 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Mini Fuse/Color Description Cavity Mini Fuse/Color Description Ignition Run Ignition Run / HVAC Module/ Rear Park Assist 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red Heated Rear / Second Row Glass (EBL) Re- Heated Seats Cigar Lighter 20 Amp Yellow ABS Module Ig- Ignition...

  • Page 431: Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity num- ber of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
  • Page 432 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cartridge Cav- Cav- Fuse / Re- Mini Fuse Description Fuse / Re- Mini Fuse Description 30 Amp Run Remote Relay 40 Amp ESP Pump Pink Feed Green 40 Amp Blower Motor Relay 50 Amp JB Feed Green Feed 40 Amp...
  • Page 433 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Cartridge Cartridge Cav- Cav- Fuse / Re- Mini Fuse Description Fuse / Re- Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Next Generation Con- Relay Starter Yellow troller (NGC) Batt Relay Electronic Automatic 20 Amp Trailer Tow Transaxle (EATX) Yellow Relay AC Clutch...

  • Page 434: Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)

    432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart. Cartridge Cav- Fuse / Re- Mini Fuse Description Relay Wiper On/Off Rly Relay Wiper Hi/Lo Rly Relay...
  • Page 435 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Cartridge Cartridge Cav- Cav- Fuse / Re- Mini Fuse Description Fuse / Re- Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Rt Park Lamps 20 Amp Front Control Module Yellow (FCM) Batt #1 Relay Radiator Fan Hi Rly 20 Amp Lt Trailer-Tow Stop/ Yellow Turn...

  • Page 436: Vehicle Storage

    434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The transfer case should be placed in the 4HI mode Cartridge Cav- and kept in this position to minimize the battery drain. Fuse / Re- Mini Fuse Description As an alternative to the above steps you may discon- 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw nect the negative cable from the battery.

  • Page 437: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Front Side Marker ......168 Fog Lamp ......9145 License Plate Light .
  • Page 438 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove one nut that attaches the headlight to the 4. While firmly holding the headlight in your hands, inner fender panel. Access to the nut is possible by disconnect all connectors by following the procedure opening the fender panel access door which is located in described in Step 5 below.

  • Page 439: Rear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals And Backup Lights - Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Rear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals And 2. Rotate the light to the outboard side of the vehicle and Backup Lights — Replacement remove. 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing.
  • Page 440 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Unlock and remove electrical connector. 4. Remove the three screws holding the bulb strip to the back of the tail lamp.
  • Page 441 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 5. Remove the bulb strip from the tail light lens. 6. Remove bulbs from bulb strip by pulling the bulb straight out.

  • Page 442: License Lights

    440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lights 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 1. Remove the two screws securing the lens to the liftgate. 3. Pull bulb from socket.

  • Page 443: Center High-Mounted Stoplight

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 Center High-Mounted Stoplight 2. Turn socket 1/4 counterclockwise and free from hous- ing. 1. Remove two screws securing stoplight housing assem- bly to the liftgate. 3. Pull bulb straight from socket to remove.

  • Page 444: Fog Lights

    442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights 2. Remove the far left air dam screw at the bottom of the To replace the left fog light bulb: fascia. 1. Remove the three wheel liner screws. 3. Peel back the liner and access the fog light. 4.

  • Page 445: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 27 Gallons 102 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System (Includes 2.1 Quarts/2 Liters for Coolant Bottle)

  • Page 446: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Engine Oil (3.7L, 4.7L, and 5.7L En- Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of gine) Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.

  • Page 447: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Multipurpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent. Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent.
  • Page 449 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..448 Required Maintenance Intervals ..450 Maintenance Schedule ....448...
  • Page 450 448 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
  • Page 451 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449 oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change At Each Stop for Fuel even if the oil change indicator message is NOT Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a illuminated. fully warmed engine is shut off.
  • Page 452 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Check all lights and other electrical items for correct Required Maintenance Intervals operation. NOTE: ** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are At Each Oil Change equipped with 16 spark plugs; one set is located on the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is Change the engine oil filter.
  • Page 453 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 451 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.

  • Page 454: Service Schedule

    452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance 24 Months Maintenance 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 455 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance 42 Months Maintenance 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 456 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 457 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 455 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
  • Page 458 456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter. Rotate tires. Rotate tires.
  • Page 459 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 457 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or Schedule 96 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 460 458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance 108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 461 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 459 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). ** Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engine).
  • Page 462 460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 126 Months Maintenance 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 463 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or Schedule 150 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
  • Page 464 462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.

  • Page 465: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......465 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 466 464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Publication Order Forms ....469 Traction Grades ..... 471 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades .

  • Page 467: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 465 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...

  • Page 468: Chrysler Llc Customer Center

    466 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Vehicle delivery date and mileage dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 general manager or owner of the authorized dealer-...

  • Page 469: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 467 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech have any questions about the service contract, call the Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot- To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the line at 1-800-521-9922. manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- The manufacturer will not stand behind any service cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer...

  • Page 470: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)

    468 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their MOPAR PARTS sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are concerns. available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep the vehicle operating at its best.

  • Page 471: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 469 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), To order the following manuals, you may use either the or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra- website or the phone numbers listed below.

  • Page 472: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

    470 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features.

  • Page 473: Traction Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 471 Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on conditions on a specified government test course. For straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
  • Page 474 472 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 475 INDEX...
  • Page 476 474 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 205,309 Disposal ......414 Adding Fuel .
  • Page 477 INDEX 475 Axle Fluid ......445 Parking ......308 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .
  • Page 478 476 INDEX Cargo Organizer ......191 Clock ..... 215,216,220,235,245 Cargo (Vehicle Loading) .
  • Page 479 INDEX 477 Inspection ......414 Dipsticks Points to Remember ....415 Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 480 478 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System ... . . 312 Block Heater ......291 Anti-Lock Brake System .
  • Page 481 INDEX 479 Extender, Seat Belt ......50 Fluid, Brake ......416,445 Exterior Lights .
  • Page 482 480 INDEX Gauge ......203 Gear Ranges ......293 Octane Rating .
  • Page 483 INDEX 481 Passing ......150 Inflation Pressure Tires ....337 Replacing .
  • Page 484 482 INDEX Key, Programming ......17 Back-Up ......437 Key, Replacement .
  • Page 485 INDEX 483 Low Fuel ......203 Steering Wheel ......14 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .
  • Page 486 484 INDEX Electric Powered ..... . . 83 Capacity ......443 Heated .
  • Page 487 INDEX 485 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..5,469 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..184,187 Steering ......306,307 Panic Alarm .
  • Page 488 486 INDEX Rear Camera ......163 Remote Starting System ....26 Rear Cupholder .
  • Page 489 INDEX 487 Satellite Radio Antenna ....262 Rear Folding ..... . . 126,128 Satellite Radio (uconnect studios) .
  • Page 490 488 INDEX Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Steering Neutral (N) ......374 Column Controls ..... . 149 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .
  • Page 491 INDEX 489 Theft System Arming ..... . 18 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ... 340 Theft System Disarming .
  • Page 492 490 INDEX Disabled Vehicle ..... . . 391 Fluid ....... 445 Guide .
  • Page 493 INDEX 491 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....470 Warranty Information ..... 468 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .
  • Page 494 492 INDEX Windshield Wiper Blades ....407 Wiper, Rear ......193 Windshield Wipers .

  • Page 495: Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeySTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System - If EquippedSENTRY KEY Metric Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door LocksREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) To Unlock the Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and LiftgateUsing the Panic AlarmGeneral InformationProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How to Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door...
  • Page 496 Metric 5.7L Engine without Rear Heat (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 5.7L Engine with Rear Heat 15.8 Li - (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 16.6 Quarts ters Year/100,000 Mile Formula) FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc.
  • Page 497 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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